GRINNELL, Iowa – Six male senior student-athletes were honored at the 2015 Grinnell College Honor G Banquet Saturday afternoon at Herrick Chapel. Evan Griffith ’15 received the David Theophilus ’51 Award for outstanding athlete in more than one sport representing an individual sport, while Isaiah Tyree ’15 won the award for team sport. Griffith ran […]
Esther Jacobs November 5, 1921 – May 15, 2015 Oskaloosa (Fremont), Iowa | Age 93 Esther Jacobs, 93, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Fremont died Friday, May 15, 2015, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born November 5, 1921 in Mahaska County the daughter of Harry E. and Lydia Gosselink Versteegh. […]
Glen “Chub” Thatcher January 9, 1922 – May 15, 2015 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 93 Glen “Chub” Thatcher, 93, of What Cheer, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at the English Valley Care Center in North English. Glen was born January 9, 1922 in Indianapolis, Iowa, the son of Pearl and Sylvia Green Thatcher. Chub […]
Marion Vande Kieft September 10, 1921 – May 15, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Marion Vande Kieft passed away peacefully in the loving company of family members on Friday, May 15 at Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He achieved the age of ninety-three years, eight months and five days. Marion Vande Kieft, son of John […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Many foods found in today’s grocery stores are processed and packed with salt. While the body needs 500 mg of sodium daily to function, over-consumption can lead to many health issues. It is especially crucial to monitor your child’s salt intake to protect them from chronic health issues later on in life. […]
Pooler, Ga.–The Statesmen women’s golf team entered the final day out of contention for the title, but motivation was not a problem as the program propelled up the ladder at the NAIA National Championships Friday. #20 WPU jumped three positions to finish 12th with a final-round score of 320 (total score at 1,276–322-322-312-320) at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group held its 134th Annual Banquet on Thursday night. The annual banquet gives individuals in the business community an opportunity to visit with one another. Social gatherings are something many small business owners have little of, a chance to mingle with other business owners. This year […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Graduation is in the air. Athletic and academic scholarships have been awarded to those with dreams of moving on to a college education. There are others who’s dreams are not found at a university or college. The skills to be the best are sometimes learned and earned doing the thing you love. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students and their families gathered at George Daily Auditorium on Thursday evening for the annual Academic Awards Ceremony. “We’re here to celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication of students here tonight,” said Oskaloosa Schools Superintendent Russ Reiter. “Personally, I’ve had the pleasure and the honor to watch […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in open session on Monday night, where several teachers were recognized for their service to the district. The Board heard presentations by the District Leadership Team and the Professional Learning Community. The Board then heard from Dr. Mary Cooksley, Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Oskaloosa. She […]
